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WATCH: Heartwarming Moment Julius Peppers Receives NFL Hall of Fame Jacket
Julius Peppers received his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket this week, recognition for one of the most remarkable careers in pro football history. The Hall of Fame shared the moment on social media. The former North Carolina and NFL legend was inducted in February at NFL Honors, joining Chris Hanburger (2011) and Lawrence Taylor (1999) as the third Tar Heel to don a Gold Jacket.
High humidity, chances of pop-up storms in the Triad next week
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — As we wind down this evening, temperatures look to remain warm, falling to the low 80s by 11 pm. It’s shaping up to be a mostly clear night ahead. Monday kicks off the work week with a sizzling start. Morning lows will be in the mid-70s, climbing to the upper […]
Dangerously hot weather continues, storms possible: First Alert Day
The heat wave continues as it prompts another heat advisory on Tuesday.It is in effect from noon to 8 p.m. in several areas across central North Carolina. The highs will be in the mid-90s to around 100, and there is a storm risk in the afternoon.Record Heat in Raleigh Monday, Raleigh experienced its hottest July 15 on record.Download the ABC11 App and get weather updates and breaking news 24/7The previous high of 99 degrees was set back in 1997. The temperature at Raleigh-Durham International Airport reached triple digits Monday afternoon. This comes 10 days after Raleigh experienced its hottest day...
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UNC fraternity brothers who held up American flag among speakers at Republican National Convention
Some North Carolinians will take the stage at the Republican National Convention next week.The UNC-Chapel Hill fraternity brothers -- who went viral after holding up the American flag during a pro-Palestine campus demonstration -- are among the scheduled speakers at the convention, an announcement from former President Donald Trump's campaign said.It did not state which fraternity members would be speaking.Former North Carolina school teacher and corrections officer Annette Albright will also speak at the convention. She used to be a Democrat but decided to vote for Trump in 2024.SEE ALSO | UNC-Chapel Hill removes American flag fences following pro-Palestinian encampmentTriangle...
These Are The Top 5 States Michigan Residents Are Fleeing To
According to the Allied US Migration Report for the 2nd year in a row we saw less interstate in 2023. Where's everybody going? More importantly, why are they going there?. Stagflation. Recession; The fact that interstate moves have continued to decrease over the last few years shows residents are taking a cautious approach when it comes to big moves and increasing interest rates.
Weekend Kicks Off with Earthquake Near North Carolina / Virginia Border
The weekend kicked off with an earthquake near the Virginia border in northern North Carolina early Saturday morning. According to USGS, at 5:44 am on Saturday morning, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck from a depth of 5.9 km near Sparta, North Carolina. The epicenter was located in the northwest corner of the state, just west of I-77 and north and west of Winston-Salem.
Unemployment claims in North Carolina declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in North Carolina dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 2,896 in the week ending July 6, down from 3,468 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S....
Mission Performs First TriClip in North Carolina
Asheville – A team led by Dr. Michael Chenier, an interventional cardiologist with Asheville Cardiology Associates—Mission Health, performed the first commercial TriClip procedure in North Carolina. The FDA approved the TriClip system on April 2, “and our center was the first to attend the FDA-required training in a session in Austin, Texas, prior to implants,” said Chenier.
Audrey LeClair comes home: Daughter of late Pirate baseball coach now a resident at ECU Health
For more than half of Audrey LeClair’s life, college baseball season — not football — has always meant homecoming. It was a time she could come back to the place she grew up, where she started to school and learned to ride horses. Coming home meant a chance to reconnect with family friends and cheer for the Pirates. But more than anything, it was a way to revisit the place that holds her first and last memories of her dad, beloved East Carolina University baseball...
School of Rock The Musical comes to LCC
Get ready to rock and roll as Lenoir Community College presents School of Rock The Musical. This high-energy show follows the journey of a wannabe rock star who turns a class of straight-A students into a mind-blowing rock band. The show features catchy tunes and a story that celebrates the power of music and self-discovery. The show, directed by Lenoir Community College’s Fine Arts Program Chair Jessica Cruz, started Friday...
Local legislator tapped to lead Black Caucus
A state senator who represents Edgecombe and Pitt counties was recently appointed chairwoman of the North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus. N.C. Sen. Kandie D. Smith’s appointment on June 26 comes after serving one year as the caucus first vice chairwoman. Smith is a Democrat who represents the 5th District. She succeeds the former chairman, N.C. Rep. Kelly Alexander of Charlotte, who stepped down from the post. Alexander had previously announced...
UMO receives $450,000 from the Cannon Charitable Interests
MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive has received $225,000 from The Cannon Foundation and $225,000 from the Charles A. Cannon Charitable Trust No. One. “The Cannon Charitable Interests has for many years been a strong supporter of the University of Mount Olive,” said UMO President Dr. H. Edward Croom. “We are grateful for their continued support, and this generous gift.”
Yard Gnomes outslam Tobs 8-4 at Guy Smith
GREENVILLE — Like a little brother growing up quickly, the Greenville Yard Gnomes demonstrated to the Wilson Tobs on Saturday night that anything you can do, I can do better in an 8-4 victory at Guy Smith Stadium. The Tobs took a 4-3 lead in the top of the fourth inning on a grand slam by second baseman A.J. Jones, […] The post Yard Gnomes outslam Tobs 8-4 at Guy Smith first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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